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Perak to discuss proposal to bring elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat home

Published on 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 PM

The Perak government will discuss a proposal to seek the relocation of three elephants currently housed in Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan following concerns over their well-being.

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The Perak government will discuss a proposal to seek the relocation of three elephants currently housed in Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan following concerns over their well-being.

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